Nigeria, March 8 -- The World Health Organisation has commended the efforts of some Africans countries to resolve gender disparity in the continent but said all must do more.

The Africa Regional Director, WHO, Matshidiso Moeti, gave the commendation at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday in commemoration of the International Women's Day.

The event is marked every March 8 to advance the cause of women all over the world.

The theme of this year's IWD is "Think Equal, Build Smart, and Innovate for Change."

Ms Moeti said many countries in Africa have taken giant strides towards gender parity in education, health, economic and political system.

She said these countries have incorporated multisectoral actions for advancing women's health t...